A Tropical Storm warning remains in effect for the entire southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the Haiti-Dominican Republic border to Port-Au-Prince. A Tropical storm warning is also recommended for the southwestern Dominican Republic from Barhona westward.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for portions of southeastern Cuba and Jamaica

At 1:15 p.m. central time the center of Tropical Storm Noel was relocated near latitude 16.5 north... longitude 71.8 west or about 150 miles south-southeast of Port-Au-Prince Haiti.

Noel is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph. It is expected to maintain that motion for the next 24 hours. It should take center over Haiti tonight.

Maximum sustains winds have increased are are now near 50 mph with higher gusts.

The minimum central pressure is 29.41 inches.

Above normal tides are likely within the warning area.

Rainfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are expected over Hispaniola, southeastern Cuba and Jamaica with a maximum of 20 inches. Flash floods and mudslides are likely.

The next advisory will be issued by the National Hurricane Center at 4:00 p.m. Central Time